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Jays Roster Moves & Realmuto Welcomed to the Ump Show
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Mar 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss today’s breaking news that Nathan Lukes has made the Blue Jays over Otto Lopez, and react to Manager John Schneider’s comments about how he and the coaching staff arrived at the decision. The guys then revisit Monday’s Grapefruit League action against Philadelphia, notably Chris Bassitt’s comments about using PitchCom, how he fared against the Phillies’ hitters, and J.T. Realmuto’s bizarre ejection at the hands of umpire Randy Rosenberg. WEEI’s Rob Bradford concludes our 2023 AL East previews as he joins Jeff and Kevin to break down the Red Sox (26:16), before the guys head to the "Back Leg Line" to answer a question on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (41:42). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Released:
Mar 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Donaldson Back in the AL East: A solo Jeff Blair recaps the Yusei Kikuchi signing and talks about the Blue Jays treating pitchers like Ross Stripling and Nate Pearson as starters this spring (4:00). Next, Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae joins Jeff from Florida and discusses the players arrivals, the plan Blue Jays pitchers were on during the lockout, and the Yankees’ acquisition of Josh Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa (8:35). To finish, SNY’s John Harper weighs-in on the Yankees’ trade, Mets’ owner Steve Cohen’s willingness to spend, and Chris Bassitt joining Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer in the rotation (28:22). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. by Blair & Barker